** News Updates

* International

- Latest developments in Gulf tensions following US strikes on Iran and Iranian attacks on regional countries, amid calls for de-escalation.

- Second day of an unspecified-length visit by Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi to the Omani capital Muscat to discuss arrangements for managing the Strait of Hormuz and regional developments.

* Palestine

- Israeli violations of the Gaza ceasefire agreement since October 2025, which by Saturday had resulted in the killing of 1,098 Palestinians and the injury of 3,535 others, in addition to attacks by the army and settlers in the West Bank.

*Qatar

- Follow-up on developments after the announcement of the death of former Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, at the age of 74.

*Israel

- Reactions to the announcement by Israeli Knesset member Dan Illouz of his withdrawal from the ruling Likud party and his decision not to run in the upcoming primaries, a move that constitutes a new blow to Netanyahu ahead of the upcoming elections.

* Lebanon

- Continued Israeli violations of the ceasefire, the latest of which are fires set by the Israeli army that caused thick smoke columns to rise from several sites in the town of Khiam in southern Lebanon, amid speculation that they affected the remaining houses in the town.

- Results of the visit of a US military delegation to Lebanon, a day after its meeting with the army command to discuss mechanisms for implementing the Israeli army's withdrawal from a trial area between two locations in southern Lebanon, according to media reports.

* Sudan

- Security and humanitarian developments as fighting continues in the states of Blue Nile, Kordofan, and Darfur between the Sudanese army and the Rapid Support Forces, especially in West Darfur state, which is witnessing military build-ups after battles in the town of Kalabs.

* Morocco

- Follow-up on the continued efforts of Moroccan authorities to extinguish a fire that broke out on Friday in an oasis in the Errachidia province in the southeast of the country. The fire broke out simultaneously with a rise in temperatures in several areas of the country.

* Tunisia

- Second day of the 60th edition of the Hammamet International Festival, which continues until August 13 under the slogan 'A Living Memory', with a program featuring 32 diverse performances including music, theater, and contemporary dance, with the participation of artists from 12 countries.

* Algeria

- Updates on forest fires in Algeria, after authorities announced on Saturday that 127 fires were recorded in one day, affecting forests, jungles, and woodlands, as well as fruit trees, palm trees, and agricultural crops in several states, as firefighting teams continue their efforts to control the flames and limit their spread.

**Sports

* Wimbledon Open Tennis Championships (Men's Singles Final)

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** Special Reports

1- Syria: Artisans turn shell casings into artworks carrying peace messages (Report)

A report highlighting how artisans in Damascus turn old artillery shell casings, some dating back to World War II, into artworks and copper engravings carrying messages of peace and hope. The report highlights the testimonies of two artisans who stress that their goal is not to erase the memory of war, but to repurpose its remnants to transform symbols of destruction into works that reflect beauty and hope. The report also points to the legacy of traditional copper craftsmanship in Damascus and the role of artisans in preserving and reviving this heritage. (Turkish Bulletin / Damascus / Mohammed Qarah Bajaq / Photos and video / 600 words)

2- Return of escalation in Mali: Where are the situation heading? (Analysis)

Mali is witnessing increasing military escalation as attacks by armed groups expand to areas near the capital Bamako, at a time when prospects for a political settlement are receding following the stalling of the dialogue path and the government's withdrawal from the Algiers Peace Agreement. Mauritanian political analyst Ahmed Mohamed Al-Mustafa told Anadolu Agency that the conflict between the military council and armed groups 'has become closer to a zero-sum battle,' considering that the absence of common ground and each party's insistence on its military options reduce the chances of reaching a political solution. (Arabic Bulletin / Tunis / Adel Al-Thabti / No photos or video / Approximately 900 words)